2008 Mazda 3: Technical Specifications

2008 Mazda 3 

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  • MSRP: $13,995 -$24,155
  • Invoice: $13,115 -$22,590
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Learn the technical specifications of the 2008 Mazda 3. Get interior, exterior and engine specifications for the 2008 Mazda 3.

Engine Specifications

  dohc I41 dohc I42 Turbocharged dohc I43
Size, liters/cu. in. 2.0/122 2.3/138 2.3/138
Horsepower @ rpm. 148 @ 6500 156 @ 6500 263 @ 5500
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. 135 @ 4500 150 @ 4500 280 @ 3000
Availability Standard Standard Standard
EPA City / highway mpg      
5-speed manual 24/32 22/29 --/--
6-speed manual --/-- --/-- 18/26
4-speed automatic 23/31 --/-- --/--
5-speed automatic --/-- 22/29 --/--
1. i models. 2. s models. 3. MazdaSpeed.
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft; dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders; V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Fuel Data

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 24 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 32 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 14.5 gal

Drivetrain Specifications

Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive

Interior Specifications

Front Headroom 39.1 in
Front Hiproom 53.8 in
Front Legroom 41.1 in
Front Shoulderroom 54.9 in
Passenger Capacity 5
Second Headroom 37.4 in
Second Hiproom 52.5 in
Second Legroom 36.3 in
Second Shoulderroom 54.0 in

Exterior Specifications

Curb Weight 2780 lbs
Height, Overall 57.7 in
Length, Overall 177.4 in
Min Ground Clearance 4.8 in
Tread Width, Front 60.2 in
Tread Width, Rear 59.6 in
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 34.1 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Wheelbase 103.9 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 69.1 in

Wheels

Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Material Steel

Tires

Front Tire Size P195/65HR15
Rear Tire Size P195/65HR15

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